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20 DIY Homemade Holiday Gifts To Make with Kids

Since our girls were born, our priorities shifted when it came to gift giving during the holidays. Instead of running to the mall to pick up something quick, we really take the time to hand make something each year for everyone on our list. We pick one project, and spend time over Thanksgiving weekend to work together on DIY homemade holiday gifts for our friends, family, and teachers. Kids are naturally proud when they create something on their own, and it helps them understand that giving can be more fun than receiving. Would you like to start this tradition but not sure if you can handle being crafty? Let me assure you, I have the patience of a gnat but have found a way to overcome my fear of the glue gun! If I can do this, so can you! All it takes is a little planning and teamwork with your family! And keep in mind, if you aren’t into Black Friday, you can just run to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby the day after Thanksgiving to pick up supplies at a mucho discount. Here are 20 DIY homemade holiday gifts that I like to make, I hope you’re inspired too!

Such great holiday craft ideas. Like you I am slowly overcoming my fear a glow gun here and still can’t believe some days the crafts I have been able to make. Can’t wait to try a few of the ones you shared, especially the salt dough ornaments as I have wanted to try them with my girls for a few years now. Thanks Kristen 😉

Ha these are awesome! Pinned!!! I love making presents at home because I am cheap and I enjoy the amount of effort that goes into them. This year we’re making candles and sock snowmen for every lady in the family 🙂 I can’t wait to try some of your ideas! Happy Thanksgiving girl!! 🙂

What a great idea! We’ve been trying to encourage a love of giving in our kids. Sometimes it seems like such a losing battle because their grandparents spoil them so much. We just might have to take a weekend to do something like this for everyone this year. Thanks for all the ideas!

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Welcome! I'm a TV reporter and mom sharing our hectic life in sports and parenting, healthy mom hacks, a little encouragement, and some of my pro media tips. Be who you want to be, life's too short to pretend!

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